What changes in the recent past have there been in the public perception of psychedelics?

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In the last few years, has anyone observed any change in the way mainstream media and the common public talk about psychedelics?

Answer 1

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Lol

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Physicians should not be gatekeepers for psychedelics.

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Johnny come lately’s

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Psychedelics are way easily accessible for me from a mycologist who introduced me to dmt and other psychedelics products

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On Instagram....‽

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ChapoShrooms.....

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For harm reduction sake you should probably update that conversion you did from psilocybin to dried mushrooms - it is wildly inaccurate.

In general, cubensis potency is 1% active alkaloids per gram, but can be higher than 2%. So a closer estimate of 25mg psilocybin is 2.5 grams dried cubensis- which is not a heroic dose. It is the high end of a normal dose.

Also this calculation is just for cubensis, pan cyans potency is way higher.

Whatever you do, do not take 5 grams thinking it is a solid estimate for 25mg of psilocybin. It is not. It could be more than double the intended dosage.  Negative side effects increase after 30mg, with little increase in beneficial effects.

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Its all about the advertising !! Morons

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My recovery journey was supported by the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms. Other psychedelics like DMT, LSD are exceptional as well

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I've been looking to try shrooms. Can someone direct me to a source?

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doctor.cyruss is your guy, got all kinds of psychedelics.

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He's on TikTok

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It's amazing how they work better than antidepressants and serve recreational purpose as well.

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Can doctor.cyruss post to me in Texas?

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Absolutely, he sends anywhere and discreetly.

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I've had a truly positive and amazing results with mushrooms. It was incredible!

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doctor.cyruss is a professional with anything psychedelics.

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I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxietyNot until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

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I want to get connected and order May I get info?

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Why do I see this comment reposted on every video about psychedelics?

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Bots ​@@DimitriDesormeau

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​@@CollisionScott Google the purchase of shrooms. There are mail-order sites.

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Google ''Zamnesia'' get in and you will find any answer.This is in Holland.

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Psychedelics has changed my life, and literally saved my marriage! I’m so much more patient and caring now. I now love the outdoors and can appreciate everything in nature. Just got back from camping and I sat there most of the time observing the birds and nature’s dance. I’m so grateful

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never taken any psychedelics but hopefully it opens doors for me to happiness

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​@@eyelikefetty4840 it's a powerfull tool, go at it carefully

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I just start to interest in psychedelic. How long does it take your brain? And how many times you have to use it before your brain change?

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What are you taking?? I'm really interested in saving my marriage too ❤

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Me too!

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​@@kittiphoomtreesam417did you get to do it

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Would love to hear more on it saving your marriage!

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I am grateful I didn’t start experimenting with psychedelics and MDMA until after i turned 25 and with trusted people…what a life changing choice that was.

Been off and on with it for 4 years, and I returned to psilocybin this year…it really changed me for the better, and has been significantly reducing my depressive tendencies, but also made me a genuinely more spiritual and compassionate person

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Can u please tell me where to purchase them? Thank you

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This is so amazing to hear! I think it may very well have saved mine as well! Or at least the happy part of ‘happy marriage’… when I went through perimenopause I became a living nightmare… I had emotions I’d never felt before like anxiety, rage, jealousy, depression,dread, hopelessness… you name it… went down a deep rabbit hole and came out with HRT, gummies and ketamine… it was several thousand dollars to do it legally… which is unfortunate because I’m a better version of myself than even before… my husband and I can’t get enough of each other because of my new mindset. It’s incredible. I’m a better mom, wife, friend, employee… I love the new me. This should be available to everyone (though I’d be very careful with younger people, like Andrew said, not while their brains are still plastic except in extreme cases). But this shit works, and it works fast and it works good, no side effects. Amazing… and I never took a thing until my mid forties

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People that have done psychedelics have been saying this for decades. It shouldn’t require millions of dollars to prove these effective. The government & pharma industry need to get out of the way. It also shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to partake in psychedelic assisted therapy. Regardless, thank you guys for spreading the message.

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"Dancesafe convinced me there is no such thing if the person is intelligent and can realize it will end"

Certainly untrue if said in the context of "in the moment". Retrospectively I could see how there's no such thing as a bad trip if you're able to find the meaning in the experience; but the trip itself? Definitely capable of being nightmarish.

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The limiting factor is often Clinician Time: if you need a therapist to sit with you for the duration of a 5 hour psilocybin trip, and their rate is $150/ hour, you’re already at $750 per session just for their time for the seated (dosed) session. Usually, the “ticket” of $1500 or so also covered the cost of a pre-session and a post-session for integration. I get that that’s cost prohibitive for many folks, but to lower cost, we need to either be looking at shorter activity compounds (ketamine, novel compounds), or reducing the payroll costs by having a sub-masters level sitter along with the patient (this is the Oregon model, where you only need a high school diploma and a training certificate to facilitate.)

Alternatively: source quality black market drugs, find a friend to be your sitter, and then integrate with your therapist.

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one thing I know for sure is that I was happier when I used to take a big dose of psychedelics a few times a year. Each time you're in them you remember all the other times, and are like 'ah yes, me. hmm, what a miracle life is.'
When life changes a bit it's less easy to keep up with but I miss it. Guess I need to get back on that horse

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Well said

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you obviously have not read modern  research, medical journals, been in a lab, are def not a medical professional, nor read a pharma drug PI, nor ever used a Pharma drug in your life! AND IF HOU HAVE USED A PHARMA DRUG such as an antidepressant, cardiovascular drug, hormonal drug or  well.. most any drug YOU HAVE PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER.
TIP: Just start reading the Drug PIs and the medical journals if you are educated to understand what you are reading, or ask questions,  and you will catch up fast!

Answer 6

You need to acknowledge the work done by Dr. Carl Hart as well. He’s a major figure in this scene.

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And James Fadiman

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Thank you Dr. Huberman for having the bravery to tell the truth  about psychs

Answer 8

Phsychedelics helped me quit illicit pills addiction, I was messed up I was depressed and a danger to myself. Good videos and help like this should be seen always.

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Is he instgram?

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Sure, dr.blakee

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he reliable, I lost contact with my supplier

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It ’s wild, everyone’s feel of shrooms is different though

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I love myself when I’m on shrooms, lol everything feels right.

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Bot

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did you microdosing or just trip?

Answer 9

Yes Psychedelics offer new hope for mental health treatment.

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Research shows that psilocybin mushrooms have promising results for mental health support, particularly in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.

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How to get em?

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dr.martinshrooms has got you covered-:(

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Can he be on Instgram?

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Yes, that’s his name.

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My recovery journey was supported by the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms.

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Will he send down here in Phoenix?

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He provides discreet delivery services, ensuring anonymity and safety for his customers.

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With a menu like mushrooms, LSD, DMT, and even chocolate bars and more

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I overcame my addiction with the help of mushrooms.

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DMT, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms are truly remarkable. A few years back, I was grappling with severe depression and mental health issues, and was diagnosed with BPD. It wasn't until a friend suggested psilocybin mushrooms that things began to change for me. It was a lifesaver, and I've been completely clean for 6 years.

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Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire article about psychedelics. They saved you from death bud, lets be honest.

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Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms?

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Doctor.jeremyy is the person you want. He's the most knowledgeable about psychedelics that I know.

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On instgram ??

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Yep

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Can Doctor.jeremyy post to me in AZ?

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Sure, anywhere and very discreet.

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Did you microdose or macro? Is it safe to do when u r in extreme emotional state because of all same mental issues as u listed

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I am microdosing atm and it has changed me dramatically. It has helped with my panic attacks and chronic migraines. It makes me think in a different very constructive way. It makes me think about me. I am exercising, eating a wonderful healthy diet and no junk food to speak of. And it has stopped from procrastinating. That issue died. This just an amazing transformation!

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Please can you say which one, mushrooms? I'm struggling with junk food!

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I convinced my mom who has never done drugs or ever been drunk (she’s 68) to do mushrooms.
Truly what she needed. She said she wished all her friends could experience it. She called it “ a reset.”
I know personally it was one of the most needed and meaningful experiences I had ever had.
I would go every 6 months or so and do 3.5G alone, with intent.
I have no need anymore but do see the mass benefits.
It’s here on our earth for a reason. ❤

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And why the only allow for end of life (ie. terminal) treatment for elderly is beyond me. "Here, take this and be okay with the world before you die," yet you can take it before and be okay with the world in health.

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yes! Thankfully though laws are surely changing. So much that has been hidden that is coming to light.

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thanks for these great posts. much obliged .

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​@@therealhealinginstituteI love this. I wish i could have done this with my mom.

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lol if i would do that and tell that to my dr he would tell me to go see a psychiatrist.

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Psilocybin transformed my relationship with myself and has given me agency over a long  standing PTSD diagnosis.

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I came around to say something similar,

Ever tell yourself something but underneath you know you don’t believe it? Even if you knew what you said is true but the underlying systems don’t agree?

Having PTSD and taking large (controlled) dose of shrooms paired with (a lot of previous) cog. Beh. Therapy felt like 1000 hours of therapy.

In a sense, it brought everything to the same level of focus so I could pick what to keep and what to let go.

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Jodi, were you in a good space when you did em? I need the breakthrough but I’m worried they’ll break me with my current head space

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Would you please describe the set and setting for your shroom trip? Asking to have an idea of how to go about one myself. I don't want to have to wait for those MDMA sessions tbh

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Dmt did wonders for c-ptsd in particular. I think it really needs to be studied for that specific form of ptsd.

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How amazing to see Dr. Huberman so obviously moved by his personal, guided, experiences with psychedelics. Yes, finally thanks to MAPS and Co. there will be an astounding clamor for how these medicines are profound in their scope of provoking self-reflection on what this life is about. May the availability come sooner than later. The healing will spread far and wide.

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​@Amelia Golden ?info?

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this will truly bend the arc of history. I've been waiting for this moment for so long and I'm so happy you guys can finally speak about this to the world.

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Bend history back to it was before western capitalism. Psychedelics were used all over the world. Celtic England and Germany, Americas, Africa etc

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Huberman is late to the party. He even said it himself that he was scared to talk about this. Michael pollan has been talking about this for a very long time. Hamilton Morris has been talking about this for a very long time. Outside of the mainstream media has been having this discussion for a very long time. Now once huberman sees that these brave individuals have not been tarred and feathered he comes out to talk about it? He is not at the forefront of anything unfortunately, especially not psychedelics.

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Paul Stamets needs to be added to that list as well. He has paved the way for much research in mycology.

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I’m not sure that he hasn’t disgraced himself by selling supplements.

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Agreed. And what about Terence McKenna? ☺

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He just had a newly discovered Mushroom named after him. Psilocybe Stametsii!

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he sold garbage quality stuff, mycelium on grain instead of whole fruiting bodies.

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Paul sells top quality mushroom supplements that fulfil a great need. He is not just about Psilocybin. He is about all things mycelia.

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I don’t disagree, but some folk have great results nonetheless.

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Look into who he fucked over.

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I was eating about 10 g a day of Lion's Mane fruiting bodies for a month, and experienced maybe a little bit of energy boost, but nothing else. As soon as I returned to mycelium (much less than 10 g, just 1/3 teaspoon), immediately came back very vivid and logical dreams. This is definitely not placebo effect, because when I was ordering the fruiting bodies, I was legitimately excited, thinking they would have a greater effect than that of mycelium. I was wrong.

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‘These compounds are going to change the arc of history’ Profound statement. Let’s make it happen.

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We might want to consider getting the Medical Industrial Complex out of the way as a middleman (at least for anyone and everyone not in a clear and severely high risk mental condition). Trip sitter qualifications for 99% of the world: responsible-ish adult, sober, and awake.

The rest is pernicious money grabbing window dressing to enable the same industries that have saturated the world in ridiculous, designed to be habitual compounds (from lithium to benzos to SSRIs) that are either worthless, beneficial but addictive, or some combo of these).

Your.body. Your mind. Your consciousness. Your soul. Life is risk. Ingest whatever you like. Build whatever process to maximize the therapeutic potential, including professionals, but don't allow these powerful compounds to be doled out by the dastardly folks selling obesity drugs, statins, Vioxx, etc etc etc. Somehow, they'll fuck up a good thing and in the most idealistic scenario imaginable, they're drive the cost up 100x or more as the carve out there latest pound of flesh from a beleaguered, confused, depressed, traumatized global population.

Think about it..

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hearing it said in those exact words gave me goosebumps... it is most definitely true

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I have  been depressed for a long time,  but after taking  mushrooms few months  ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone , lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

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Psychedelics really has a-lot of potential medical benefits. I use PE for spiritual and mental gratification.

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All I can say is Psychedelic therapy treats mental health issues. Anxiety and depression. Likely to be the most profound experience a human can have in life time.

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Doc.brenttt helped me discover alot about psychedelics,healed me of my bipolar disorder & alcohol addiction.

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A lot of people have testified on this. I’m looking to have a go, on shrooms and psychedelics.

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no, your adhd is not gone. adhd is a neurological disorder, not psychological.

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Psilocybin is helping release and navigate traumatic grief and loss of my only child, my daughter Kaylah Orban at age 22. I have struggled with depression all my life and it’s helping realize so much more about Spirituality and Consciousness as well as Heal the past by releasing it. Thank you for sharing.

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Andrew Huberman- IT'S ABOUT TIME!! haha ;) I've been listening to you since the start of your podcast. I'm so glad to hear you're finding balance in your psyche via psychedelics. As a therapist myself, I see many high-achievers get to where they are because of a traumatic past; a sort of "flip the script" or "reverse the curse." The degree to which they achieve is of equal, b;ut opposite, order of magnitude congruent to their trauma. At some point, they reach a personal vertex only to realize they're still not happy. The use of psychedelics allows a type of "centering" that anchors people to their own calm middle ground; a place between what we perceive as our psychological extremes. We don't have to exist in a "0 or 180 degree" state; we can exist at 90 degrees, while also knowing we'll always have access to all degrees between 0-180 if we consciously choose to use those parts. With further growth, we realize we have access to 360 degrees of consciousness in our psyche, and then the dimensions expand from 2D to 3D; and we see ALL of ourselves within the context of our interpersonal relationship dynamics. I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOUR GROWTH!!!!

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this is beautifully written!!

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i love this analogy

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Beautifully said!